Megachurch pastor ousts GOP senator in Democrats' first Senate win in Kansas in 94 years
Republicans attempted a massive rescue effort for Sen. Roger Marshall, including two Trump rallies in the state in October
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Trump congratulates Democrats after dominant midterms, says he looks forward to working with them
President Donald Trump congratulated Democrats, saying he looked forward to working with them following a devastating Election Day for Republicans.
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Democrat Rob Sand wins Iowa’s gubernatorial race as party plans rebuild
Sand, auditor for state with strong Trump support, defeats Maha-backed Republican Zach Lahn as Democrats win big US midterms 2026 live – latest updates Track live results from all 50 states Democrat Rob Sand has been elected governor of…
Trump’s one-word cap post reveals his sudden lame-duck role after losing Congress
President signals defiance in face of his party’s crushing defeat in midterm elections
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro speaks on the future of the Democratic Party
Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro discusses his reelection win in Pennsylvania and outlines the Democratic Party’s future as it is projected to gain full control of Congress following victories in both the House and Senate during the…
GOP Rep. Max Miller loses re-election in Ohio following abuse allegations from his ex-wife
Ohio Democrat Brian Poindexter has defeated Republican Rep.
Slurring Trump makes stunning admission on Fox News after devastating night of midterms losses: ‘They finally got it’
The president called into Fox News after Democrats were projected to take control of both the House and the Senate
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Winning the Senate, Democrats Secure a Platform to Check Trump
In a stunning string of victories in Iowa, Texas, and North and South Carolina, Democrats delivered a midterm thrashing repudiating President Trump.
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Election 2026 Special Coverage | Part 2
As Americans decide who controls Congress and pass their political verdict on President Trump’s second term, Bloomberg TV analyzes what the midterms mean for Wall Street and the world. (Source: Bloomberg)
Democrats dominate NYC races, Hochul re-elected New York governor
Brad Lander, Darializa Avila-Chevalier and Claire Valdez sweep their congressional races in key Democratic districts.
Watch: Jon Ossoff takes aim at ‘failed lame duck’ Trump in Georgia Senate victory speech
Jon Ossoff said his midterms election win is proof “the American people have rejected the failed lame duck president Donald J. Trump”.
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Chris Coons: Democrats' Top Priority Is Lowering Costs
Following his projected reelection, Senator Chris Coons told Bloomberg TV that Democrats must use a Senate majority to immediately lower costs for groceries, gas, and housing. (Source: Bloomberg)
WATCH LIVE: Democrat James Talarico speaks after winning Texas Senate seat
Talarico's victory represents the first time a Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas since 1994, a shakeup for a state long dominated by Republicans.
Iowa GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks ousted in rematch
Cracks in the GOP's dominance in the agriculture-heavy state widened in recent weeks as Mr. Trump's tariffs and the Iran war have hurt Iowans.
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Democrats Seize Congress, Statehouses in Referendum on the Economy
Democrats on Tuesday won control of both houses of Congress and a decisive mandate to put a check on Donald Trump’s tumultuous presidency, a victory propelled by voter anger over high prices, corruption and the unchecked spread of data…
Democrat Denise Powell wins election to U.S. House in Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District
Powell flipped a district that Democrats have been targeting for several election cycles.
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Democrats Take Control of Congress in Midterm Landslide
Democrats won control of both chambers of the US Congress in a midterm election landslide that amounted to a rejection of President Donald Trump following widespread voter discontent with the economy and the war in Iran. Bloomberg's Tyler…
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Top Democrat tells Trump and Republicans to ‘lawyer up’ after US midterm defeats
Robert Garcia, set to become oversight chair, vows to take on president while Senator Ron Wyden signals ‘subpoenas’ US midterm elections – live updates Track live results from all 50 states Tell us: what do you want to know about the…
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2026 Midterm Elections: What Democrats’ Wins in Congress Mean for Trump
In the first two years of his second term, President Donald Trump has benefited from his Republican Party holding majorities in both chambers of Congress. Republican control of the White House and Congress allowed the party to pass a…
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Democrat Unseats House Republican in Iowa, Flipping an Important Seat
Discontent about the war with Iran and tariffs helped create a tough environment for Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks, the defeated Republican.
Midterms: Why is California slower at counting its votes?
California polls have just closed, but results will take longer to come in. Why does the state take longer to count its votes? We discuss this with our guest, Guy Marzorati, political correspondent at KQED in the Bay Area.
US midterm election results: Democrats win crucial seats. Here's what else the data tells us
Democrats have won the majority in the US Senate. House of Representatives votes are still being counted. DW takes a look at who voted Republican, who voted Democrat and what it all means.
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Maine Democrat Troy Jackson Ousts Five-Term Senator Collins
Democrat Troy Jackson defeated five-term Republican Susan Collins in Maine, giving the party their seventh flipped seat and expanding their new majority.
Peggy Flanagan wins Minnesota 2026 Senate election, CBS News projects
Peggy Flanagan's projected victory in Minnesota closes the door on one of the few pickup opportunities for Republicans in the Senate.